05/04/09 9:01 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 5, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.
05/04/09 7:22 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
05/04/09 7:21 PM
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 6: Mr. Posey for 5 min, Mr. Forbes for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 5.
05/04/09 7:15 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
05/04/09 7:15 PM
H. Con. Res. 111:
recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel
05/04/09 7:14 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 230).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/04/09 7:05 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
05/04/09 7:00 PM
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence honoring the Members of the Armed Forces.
05/04/09 7:00 PM
H. Res. 230:
recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo
05/04/09 6:59 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 229).